Andrews University Agenda

Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Recognition & Awards Ceremony https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68146 Thu, Apr 23, 2026 11:30 am -0400 SILA: End of the Year Party https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68145 Thu, Apr 23, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 University-level Schools: last day of Spring Semester classes https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68144 Thu, Apr 23, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 University-level Schools: Reading Day (exam preparation) https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68147 Fri, Apr 24, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 Proximity Vespers https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68148 Fri, Apr 24, 2026 07:30 pm -0400 Stephen Zork Reunion Concert https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68764 <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Stephen Zork Reunion Concert: "How Can I Keep From Singing?" <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Stephen Zork is retiring after 35 remarkable years at Andrews University. He has been a beloved mentor, teacher and major professor to many. To help mark the conclusion of his extraordinary teaching career, a special weekend has been organized from April 24–25, 2026.<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> The highlight will be a Celebration Reunion Choir Concert, conducted by Professor Zork, on Friday evening at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The reunion choir will also perform during second service at Pioneer Memorial Church. <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> If you’ve ever sung with Professor Zork during his 35-year tenure at Andrews, please plan to join the choir!<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> ____________________ <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Plans for the Celebration Reunion Choir events include: <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Friday, April 24 Howard Performing Arts Center, Andrews University<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> 12:30 p.m.—Singers arrive and enjoy light refreshments and time to reconnect 2–5 p.m.—Rehearsal with Professor Zork 5–6 p.m.—Light supper provided (please stay on campus for call time) 6:30 p.m.—Choir call time 7:30 p.m.—Celebration Reunion Choir Concert<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Sabbath, April 25 Howard Performing Arts Center, Andrews University<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> 9 a.m.—Continental breakfast and fellowship 10–11 a.m.—Rehearsal for church service 11–11:20 a.m.—Walk to Pioneer Memorial Church 11:20–11:35 a.m.—Choir seated on the platform 11:45 a.m.—Second Service<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Please note: The Celebration Choir will sing for the second service only. <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Following the service, we hope to gather singers and their families for lunch (location TBD), followed by a time of shared stories, photos and reminiscing. <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Thank you for your support as we work to honor Professor Zork and celebrate the extraordinary community he has built over these many years.<o:p></o:p> Fri, Apr 24, 2026 07:30 pm -0400 Sabbath Begins https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68149 Fri, Apr 24, 2026 08:36 pm -0400 Skywatch https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68690 Skywatch is the public observing program of the Kingman Observatory. All Skywatch events are free and open to the public. Visit <a background-color:="" font-size:="" font-variant-ligatures:="" google="" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.andrews.edu/cas/physics/kingmanobservatory/public-observing/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1768080506045005&usg=AOvVaw1zNY8GCiS17ULAfaR4_moC" sans="" style="color: rgb(11, 87, 208); cursor: auto; font-family: " target="_blank">https://www.andrews.edu/cas/physics/kingmanobservatory/public-observing/</a> for current information on parking, weather and cancellations. Fri, Apr 24, 2026 09:00 pm -0400 Pioneer @ Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68150 Sat, Apr 25, 2026 09:00 am -0400 Pioneer @ Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68150 Sat, Apr 25, 2026 11:45 am -0400 One Place Fellowship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68151 Sat, Apr 25, 2026 11:45 am -0400 Genesis Fellowship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68152 Sat, Apr 25, 2026 11:45 am -0400 CYE Master Guide Club https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68971 Join us on Sabbaths at 4 p.m. in the Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, room S120! Schedule: <ul> <li> March 14: Fundamental Beliefs and Knots</li> <li> March 21: Community Assessment </li> <li> March 28: Endangered Species Honor at the Museum of Natural History</li> <li> April 4: Exit Reviews/Passion Play around campus</li> <li> April 11: Exit Reviews/Social Media</li> <li> April 18: Investiture</li> <li> April 25: Exit Reviews/Bible Alive</li> <li> May 2: Investiture</li> </ul> Go to <a href="https://www.cye.org/">https://www.cye.org/</a> to sign-up for exit reviews and register!  Sat, Apr 25, 2026 04:00 pm -0400 Howard Presents: Chi Yong Yun & Charles Reid https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67546 What happens when two world-class artists join forces? An unforgettable evening of music. Join internationally renowned tenor, Charles Reid and the incomparable pianist, Chi Yong Yun as they explore the magic of song. <div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s" style="margin-inline: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(8, 8, 9); font-size: 15px;"> For tickets, information, and a complete listing of performances, call the box office or visit our website: <a attributionsrc="/privacy_sandbox/comet/register/source/?xt=AZZdCoW63aaAhQ1HNyrdym3iB4_Dhyhhou04GR_5_lQY873Zqokd4KYMcJ3WWBL4cuCJQjU3vR3beYMU-apfRF7UxPXtxfOnHpaUYOsnOFWOl3Nlb5f8fZ2FXSRgvALVvcMrr0Bmg3D6skmILbNsNBn-HoJHI--IQVdRHc1s1igGXczE_RV4nPSBBIU6oV8XSM-k0lFdq5eI91SqCL10rvmx1_i_YiCY_ifz3AG2Jcut8DWCUhfFE8fTQj8RR2SseWwZuQhbXJjiRX7vjcClGRbszsn3V6q2M0oKiMka4542HxWi7n8gHIdUlQHTfagcrQ8K3qad0jLvjNrbYhYaT7XzK2rjdq9XeGhbP78BhjDr1rJxCr_RVKHBRv1j82feWxiHUANVQ90--gUFWGvVNP2OgQioUE2nT7TkrFfjI2c5mXmkyUhmFUkTgXNFmsjR00tg9rWNkpRnt7CTHnyFELYr9ioyBiKKxSzYecazti3nhzNhmaJNK8M_I-eDf_PiXmLP1d1tW59VsX9toawgaOZ3dkOZs-xCirPVYT0NVXaxNRXie_6vXH84p9yY-RU9rXX7el32bI8Ouqd7fkJTHNf13QgGw7dKoJZsc6tJxDyQatsi59eqMGNeJ0GA9kdl4Ocdiy3gbFSLGsdqD8Z2Tc_8725IZKjyRNeQhmeAkd-pCjAsNqVVLu61WY_nwKtPg8xKa-dSAsR6aKhC9JNYDmXimPMhkVsnEWXaQ03Jkry3h6uNfWGyNIdgvWMjBuMc7fWRsqj-Dt1-f536voJi3SrAakxvdfJf9EOdZzW9yCE564hInorAtfBEU1_iPVxl9yUKK8jXvbPk62KPITdqaxdjMBer9TKP1GFgfwQJSDz-ig" class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f" href="https://howard.andrews.edu/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQ2huS0hSdVhqdDlUdlRxNXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5BkjOWCbVvfPBt-UQG2Qzdekq5ZJiuvhgZ8CkkXcAHlqBKYdNPzcIqwNbNCg_aem_wR3OBmN1NIDtZ6ebdfciwA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" style="color: rgb(0, 100, 209); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; outline: none; border-inline-width: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-align: inherit; border-inline-style: none; padding-inline: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-weight: 600; list-style-type: none; box-sizing: border-box; touch-action: manipulation; background-color: transparent; display: inline; padding-bottom: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://howard.andrews.edu</a></div> <p class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s" style="margin-inline: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(8, 8, 9); font-size: 15px;"> This performance is proudly supported by Scott & Brenda Schalk, whose commitment to the arts helps make events like this possible.” Sat, Apr 25, 2026 08:30 pm -0400 University-level Schools: Spring Semester final exams begin Monday, 7:30 a.m., 4/27-30 https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68154 Mon, Apr 27, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 Andrews University Graduation Rehearsal https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68155 Thu, Apr 30, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 University-level Schools: Spring Semester & 2nd Half-Semester end https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68156 Thu, Apr 30, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 Farewell Celebration for Dr. Janet Ledesma https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69107 You are warmly invited to join us for a special farewell hour as we come together to celebrate and honor a truly beloved member of our faculty who will soon be embarking on an exciting new chapter. Dr. Janet Ledesma's dedication, warmth and impact have left a lasting impression on our University community, and we would love for you to be part of this moment of appreciation and connection.  This will be a wonderful opportunity to connect, share memories and express appreciation for Dr. Ledesma's work and influence! You can leave a digital message, video, memory or photo for her <a href="https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/uYjTVLKD">here</a>. A slideshow will be playing during her farewell celebration. We hope you can join us in making this a memorable send-off.  Thu, Apr 30, 2026 03:30 pm -0400 Spring Graduation Services, 5/1-3 https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68159 Fri, May 01, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 SBA: Ethics Oath Ceremony https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68157 Fri, May 01, 2026 05:00 pm -0400 Sabbath Begins https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68158 Fri, May 01, 2026 08:44 pm -0400 Baccalaureate Services https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68160 Sat, May 02, 2026 09:00 am -0400 New Life Fellowship Graduation Service https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68161 Sat, May 02, 2026 11:30 am -0400 Baccalaureate Services https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68160 Sat, May 02, 2026 11:45 am -0400 One Place Fellowship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68162 Sat, May 02, 2026 11:45 am -0400 CYE Master Guide Club https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68971 Join us on Sabbaths at 4 p.m. in the Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, room S120! Schedule: <ul> <li> March 14: Fundamental Beliefs and Knots</li> <li> March 21: Community Assessment </li> <li> March 28: Endangered Species Honor at the Museum of Natural History</li> <li> April 4: Exit Reviews/Passion Play around campus</li> <li> April 11: Exit Reviews/Social Media</li> <li> April 18: Investiture</li> <li> April 25: Exit Reviews/Bible Alive</li> <li> May 2: Investiture</li> </ul> Go to <a href="https://www.cye.org/">https://www.cye.org/</a> to sign-up for exit reviews and register!  Sat, May 02, 2026 04:00 pm -0400